Stay alert on and particularly off campus, avoid secluded short-cuts, and walk with a friend – look out for each other! If you need assistance, or feel that someone is behaving in a suspicious manner, go to the nearest well-lit area and report the incident to Campus Security.

When Walking

Always walk with others Only walk in well lit areas Avoid short-cuts through poorly lit or deserted areas Wear comfortable clothes and shoes you can run in If you think you are being followed: Change direction and / or cross the street Head to a well-lit area Get close to other people Seek help Do not confront the person in an isolated area

In Your Car

Always have a valid Driver's Permit & Certificate of Insurance Park in well-lit, busy areas, preferable close to security Have your keys ready before approaching the car Look out for anyone loitering in the car park and report your observations Check the back seat before getting in Get into the car quickly Lock the doors immediately Start the car, then arrange children or items in the back seat Keep windows up and doors locked at traffic lights and after dark Do not stop for strangers or unidentified vehicles Check your rear and side view mirrors regularly to see if you are being followed If you encounter an illegal roadblock or think you are being followed: Do not exit the car or lower the windows Quickly change direction Call the police Drive to the nearest busy area or police station top

At Home

Equip your door with a peephole and dead bolt lock Make sure all windows have secure frames and locks Use outdoor lightning Never hide a door key outside of your residence Lock your door every time you leave the house (even for short periods) Never leave your purse, valuables and keys near windows on in easily visible areas

At Work

In the officeMark your personal property Keep wallets and purses out of sight Maintain a proper inventory of office equipment Request ID from all unfamilar vendors

Leaving the officeLet a co-worker, close neighbour, friend or family member know of your expected times of departure from work and arrival at home Lock computers or similar office equipment to the desk or in cupboards

Working lateAlways have company Lock all doors and windows and do not open them to anyone you don't know After dark call the UWI Police to escort you to your vehicle Report all suspicious persons and activity to the UWI Police

For Victims or Witnesses to a Crime / Assault

Note the registration number of any vehicle involved Observe details of the person that will help you describe them later Avoid tampering with anything that may be used as evidence Contact the police as soon as possible